HC Deb 13 March 1990 vol 169 cc156-7W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister how many representations she has received from British investors in South Africa supporting the lifting of sanctions.

The Prime Minister

A number.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if she has received any communications from President de Klerk following the release of Nelson Mandela.

The Prime Minister

We are in frequent contact with the South African Government at all levels on a wide range of issues, both here and through Her Majesty's ambassador.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister if she will seek to persuade the South African Government to allow the free flow of funds from outside South Africa to the United Democratic Front.

The Prime Minister

I understand that there are no impediments to the flow of funds from outside South Africa to the United Democratic Front.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister what methods it is her policy to use to facilitate the abolition of apartheid in South Africa; and if she will make a further statement.

The Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Burton (Mr. Lawrence) on 7 March at column692.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Prime Minister what representations the Government has made to South Africa about its activities in Mozambique; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

The South African Government have publicly declared that neither they nor the South African defence force are providing support for Renamo and that South Africa is committed to a policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. The South African Government are in no doubt of our views about the territorial integrity of neighbouring states.

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